Israel's President and First Lady Light Memorial Candle for October 7
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog lit a memorial candle at the President's Residence at 6:29 AM to mark the start of Israel's commemoration of the October 7th attacks. The ceremony honored the victims of the Hamas assault and the ongoing 'Swords of Iron' war. The event also offered support to bereaved families and the wounded.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog lit a memorial candle at 6:29 AM.
- The candle lighting marked the start of Israel's commemoration of the October 7th attacks.
- The ceremony took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.
- The event honored victims of the October 7th attack and the 'Swords of Iron' war.
- The ceremony also supported bereaved families and the wounded.
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog opened Israel's commemoration events for the October 7th attacks by lighting a memorial candle at the President's Residence. The ceremony took place precisely at 6:29 AM on Wednesday, marking the start of the day dedicated to remembering the victims of the Hamas assault and the subsequent 'Swords of Iron' war.
The candle lighting symbolizes the shared national grief and pain of Israel and its citizens. It is dedicated to the memory of all those murdered and fallen during the October 7th terror attack and the ongoing war, including women, men, infants, children, the elderly, civilians, and combatants.
In addition to honoring the deceased, the ceremony also embraced the bereaved families, saluted the wounded carrying physical and emotional scars from the attacks and the war, and offered strength to those recovering and their families on their journey of rehabilitation and healing.
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